India Faces Over 2,800 Vacancies In IAS, IPS And IFoS Cadres, Government Tells Parliament

The Indian government has reported a significant shortfall in personnel across key civil services, revealing that 2,834 positions remain unfilled in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFoS). This represents an alarming vacancy rate of approximately 18.7% from a total sanctioned strength of 15,169 posts. The information was disclosed during a parliamentary session, raising concerns about the potential impact on governance and public service delivery. The shortage of officers in these crucial services could hinder effective administration, law enforcement, and environmental management, which are vital for the country’s development and security. The government is expected to address these vacancies through various recruitment initiatives, but the current figures underscore a pressing need for timely action to fill these gaps and strengthen the public service framework in India.